SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SHK5201	Aviation Safety and Security	2	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor EBRU TEPEÇAM
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor EBRU TEPEÇAM
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim is to learn the measures to be taken to ensure the flight safety and airport security.

Course Content:

Basic concepts related to aviation security, security concept, terrorism and history of terrorism, terrorism and civil aviation, the security elements which threaten aircraft, airport security and flight safety concepts, profiling, behavior analysis, bomb on board, the least risk bomb location (LRBL), the threat of chemical and biological weapons, measures taken by the teams, sabotage, behavior analysis, passenger types, unruly passengers and climbing stages of the event, measures to be taken, threat levels, international legislation and the safety of the cockpit.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Maybe able to have a general knowledge about both Civil Aviation Security and safety.

2) To be able to have information about the September 11, 2001 attacks, terrorist attacks and other threats on civil aviation.

3) May be able to have a knowledge about national and international terminology related to Aviation Security.

4) May have knowledge about national and international regulations related to Civil Aviation.

5) May be able have an information about security areas, measures to be taken and systems used in airports.

6) May have a knowledge about aircraft and aircraft security, private security applications in airports.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) To be able to have a knowledge about aircraft security search, acceptance of flight supplies, actions to be taken in case of hijacking, Least Risk Bomb Location (LRBL), communication with passengers and unrully passengers, actions to be taken in case of a bomb threat, practical skills required in communicating with cockpit and other cabin crews on security related issues.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) At the end of this course; students may be able to have a knowledge about civil aviation safety programme and the activities against unlawful interference.

2) Estimate the risk zones.

3) May be able to classify the types of passenger and potentially threatful passenger .

4) Be able to have information about cockpit safety as well as how to ensure it.

5) Maybe able to make behavioral analysis during boarding and entire flight.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Purpose of aviation security training. Why is security awareness training necessary? Introduction of current threats to aviation, Factors that threaten the aircraft. Concept of Terrorism, history of terrorism, terrorist organizations. modus operandi	Lecture notes, videos, ICAO, SHGM documents.
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2)	Unlawful interventions against civil aviation (Bombs, sabotage, Chemical and Biological threats, Aircraft hijacking and hostage situations, Airport attacks, Laser radiation threats, Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPAD) threats. September 11, 2001 attacks and how civil aviation security changed as a result of these attacks.	Lecture notes, videos, ICAO, and SHGM documents.
3)	Airport sections, Airside, Landside, Security Restricted Area and Critical Section of Security Area, Airport access cards, personnel cards and usage rules, crew screening, crew bags screening/protection, precautions to be taken by cabin crew, Hotel accommodation, Social areas. Security screening and applications for passengers and luggage at the airport.	Lecture notes, videos, ICAO, and SHGM documents.
4)	National Legislation, International legislation, International Organizations, National Structuring, MSHGK, EADUK, DGCA, Civil Administration, Security Commission, EADB. International agreements and	Lecture notes, videos, ICAO, SHGM documents.
5)	Aircraft Security Search/Checks, Aircraft Security Search/Control, Aircraft Search Methods, which parts should be searched? Use of ASSCL Form, Communication with Cockpit crew. Searches in transit/transfer flights. Security measures for passengers who board the plane incorrectly and give up on flying. Ders notları	Lecture notes,video
6)	Ensuring the security of parked aircraft, security measures taken for passenger baggage, Baggage matching, Rush Baggage, Hand baggage, Liquid restriction, Measures taken for hand baggage at transit stops, Measures taken at transit stops.	Lecture notes,video
7)	Rules for transporting unclaimed items, firearms and sharps and stabs left on the plane. Identification of Prohibited/Dangerous Substances and Goods, Procedures for dangerous goods to be transported	Lecture notes
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Aircraft Protection and Aircraft Access Control, In-flight Safety Criteria, Cockpit Gates, Cockpit Access, Cockpit Communication, Flight Security Officers/Air Police, Acceptance of Flight Procurements, Acceptance of Aircraft Cleaning Materials and Supplies, Aircraft Security Seal Procedures. Ders notları, Lecture notes	Lecture notes,video
10)	Contingency measures, Bomb alert and action, LRBL, Other Actions, Bomb threat while plane is on the ground and passengers are on board. Bombs notification before the plane is on the ground, the luggage is loaded on the plane and the passengers board the plane. Definition and types of Explosives. Fabricated explosives. Solid (TNT,HMX) Liquid (Nitro, Glycerin), Gas (Natural gas, LPG), Powder (Petn, Tetril, Amatol, TNT), Plastic (C-3, C-4, Com-B, RDX), Hand/Homemade Explosives, Bomb Elements (Explosive, Initiators (capsule/wick), Switch System Wiring, For Camouflage Methods Used).	Lecture notes,video
11)	Hijacking, stages of hijacking and cabin crews' course of action. Hostage syndromes and techniques to combat these syndromes. Types of passengers with the potential to hijack aircraft.	Lecture notes,video
12)	Cabin crew behaviour during and after the hijacking. Reporting procedures, reporting the moment of crisis, Reporting types of incidents. Sensitive information that should not be shared with the press and media.	Lecture notes,video
13)	Passengers exhibiting suspicious behaviour, Basic principles of profiling, Unruly/Disruptive passengers, ICAO Threat levels, Physical restraint and handcuffs. Physical response methods, Notification to the cockpit, Potentially hazardous passengers (Deported persons, Inadmissible passengers, Arrested/Convicted passengers, Illegal (rebel) passengers)	Lecture notes,video
14)	Security measures are to be applied to potentially dangerous passengers and security guards accompanying them. Incident reporting (Related forms), the minimum information that should be included in the forms. Security measures to be applied to Special categories and PTA Passengers (VIP, Diplomatic, HKK passengers, Disabled passengers). Persons are exempt from security search. Communication with unruly/ Disruptive passengers, methods of persuasion, methods of coping with stress, anger control, listening skills, crisis management,	Lecture notes,video

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Havayolu Taşımacılığında Uçucu Ekip Yönetimi, Özgür Karagülle ve Tarık Birgüven. 2. Havacılık Güvenlik Sistemi, Ulaştırma Başkanlığı Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü, Havacılık Güvenliği Daire Başkanlığı. 3. Havacılık Güvenliği Ders Notları.
References:	Notes of Aircraft Sequrity Annex 17, SHGM 17.2 Talimat SHGM 17.3 Talimat SHGM Emniyet Yönetimi El Kitabı

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	6	2	7
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Can define the basic concepts of aviation and aircraft structures/systems.
2) Can explain the fundamental concepts of aviation and its historical development.
3) Can explain ethical principles, the concept of social responsibility, and the rules of labor law and occupational health and safety, and apply them in professional practice. Can contribute effectively to business operations in dynamic and competitive environments.
4) Evaluate the classification of dangerous goods and their effects on cabin safety within the framework of relevant standards.
5) Explain the fundamental principles of national and international aviation law and the basic regulations concerning flight, duty and rest periods.
6) Can provide first aid in compliance with international regulations for health problems occurring during flights.
7) Can establish effective communication with all crew members during flights and carry out task sharing.
8) Can acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language (English) at a level defined as at least B2 in the European Language Portfolio (CEFR).
9) May be able to anticipate operational risks and apply aviation safety procedures. And be able meet flight safety requirements
10) Can apply the principles of behavioral sciences in passenger relations and enhance professional representation through personal care and diction.
11) Can apply professional knowledge and skills in the workplace and gain industry experience as well as can prepare a carrer development plan and adopt a lifelong learning approach.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Can define the basic concepts of aviation and aircraft structures/systems.
2)	Can explain the fundamental concepts of aviation and its historical development.
3)	Can explain ethical principles, the concept of social responsibility, and the rules of labor law and occupational health and safety, and apply them in professional practice. Can contribute effectively to business operations in dynamic and competitive environments.
4)	Evaluate the classification of dangerous goods and their effects on cabin safety within the framework of relevant standards.
5)	Explain the fundamental principles of national and international aviation law and the basic regulations concerning flight, duty and rest periods.
6)	Can provide first aid in compliance with international regulations for health problems occurring during flights.
7)	Can establish effective communication with all crew members during flights and carry out task sharing.
8)	Can acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language (English) at a level defined as at least B2 in the European Language Portfolio (CEFR).
9)	May be able to anticipate operational risks and apply aviation safety procedures. And be able meet flight safety requirements	5
10)	Can apply the principles of behavioral sciences in passenger relations and enhance professional representation through personal care and diction.
11)	Can apply professional knowledge and skills in the workplace and gain industry experience as well as can prepare a carrer development plan and adopt a lifelong learning approach.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Peer Education
Individual and Group Work
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	57
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	15	15
Midterms	1	30	30
Semester Final Exam	1	51	51
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	96
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			153
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6